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Make this: Healthy homemade granola bars

<i>Make tonight, eat tomorrow morning.</i><p>The past week of unhealthy eating and traveling has worn me out. I fell off my workout routine for a week, and …

The 11 Paint Colors That Will Be Hot Next

The most popular paint colors now.<p>We went straight to the source — the paint companies — to find out what's happening now. Find out the popular paint color trends before anyone else does.

Shop this video: Get the perfect nude lip like Lily Collins

Get ready to put your best pout forward like Lily Collins on the red carpet!<p>A nude lip color is the perfect companion for heavy eye makeup or just a …

3 Tantric Sex Tips for Beginners

Ready to give tantric sex a try? Yarian shares his three best tips for beginners:<p><b>Come to Your Senses</b><br>The next time you’re in bed, pay attention to what your partner feels like, tastes like, sounds like, and looks like right that second. “Think about what it feels to move bodies together,” says …

Help for Your Sore Pregnancy Breasts

Sore breasts are a common side effect of pregnancy. Find out how to get relief.<p>As your body changes to get ready for baby, some of the pregnancy symptoms you'll experience, like fuller breasts, could make you feel downright uncomfortable. Rising levels of pregnancy hormones--specifically …

30 Small Kitchen Ideas That Maximize Both Style and Efficiency

Sky-high cabinets and mirrored backsplashes are your friends here.<p>When your prep space is no larger than a closet, even one person can feel like too many cooks in the kitchen. Make the most of your counter space and cabinetry using the tricks within these petite rooms as a guide. And if you're …

8 Tricks to Expand a Small Space

From hanging floor-to-ceiling curtains to using mirrors strategically, find out how to make a small room look bigger by tricking the eye with these design tips. See more ways to make the most of a small space.<p><b>1. Window Treatments</b><p>Hang curtain rods and draperies at the ceiling to make the room feel …

20 Items Under $20 That Everyone Should Own

Some of the most useful items are inexpensive.<p>A recent Reddit thread asked for the most useful items you can buy for under $20.<p>We picked some of our favorites.<p>"With them and the Internet, you'll be surprised how much you can fix stuff, which saves you a lot of money in the long run," writes Reddit …

How To Choose a Sofa: 50 Designer Tips

Everything you need to know.<p>Everything you need to know about sofas in one place. Experts such as Windsor Smith, Barbara Barry, and Steven Gambrel share how deep a sofa should be, which style goes with which, how to select pattern, and more.

This Week's Top Downloads

Every week, we share a number of downloads for all platforms to help you get things done. Here were the top downloads from this week.<p>Android KitKat …

30 Cozy Bedrooms You'll Want to Lounge in All Day

Welcome to the ultimate snuggle zone.<p>Steal these ideas to create a comfortable getaway in your bedroom. You'll never want to leave.

Self-Love Is Not A Felony

“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” said Gautama Buddha. If you are an average person, life …

11 Days Until Christmas: DIY Gifts That Pamper

I love DIY gifts, but I find that those who appreciate crafted presents are those who craft themselves. The following homemade gifts, however, can …

Finding your perfect scent: 10 yummy perfumes

Finding your perfect scent: 10 yummy perfumes<p>HIDE CAPTION<p>SHOW CAPTION<p>Perfume is and will always be a very personal part of life. Because of our …

5 Scents for Improving Productivity

Some may call it dubious, but I truly believe in the power of aromatherapy. Whether it's for creating a mood with a candle over dinner, or producing …

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8 Ways to Roast Chicken with Compound Butters from Around the World

From Italian to Mexican to Moroccan, 8 compound butters to use when roasting a chicken<p>Generally speaking, I am an olive oil person. I fry my eggs in it, I dress my vegetables with it, I roast, sauté, and baste with it. But what about butter? I cook with it so seldom, it seems.<p>No longer. Maybe it’s …

How to Curb Sugar and Carb Cravings

<b>Stock Healthy Alternatives</b><br>When you have plenty of tasty, nutritious snacks on-hand (like apples and nut butter), junk food is out of sight, out of mind—and out of your stomach, says Sanfilippo. Want more low-cal ideas? Load up on these yummy healthy snacks.<p><b>Get More Sleep</b><br>When you don’t sleep well, …

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9 Seasonal Fall Recipes to Savor

Treat your tastebuds to dishes featuring fall's most flavorful ingredients.<p>Photo: Sang An<p>Pumpkin Waffles<p>Photo: Ngoc Minh Ngo<p>Fig, Grape, and Applewood …

Articles about 6 incredible homes big sur on Dwell.com - Dwell

Seaside or lakeside, waterfront houses evoke a sense of peace. Here are 6 of our favorites.<p>Finding undeveloped land in the idyllic Californian city of Carmel-by-the-Sea is next to impossible.<p>Taking cues from the flora, fauna, and rocky cliffs of Big Sur, California, Mickey Muennig's brand of …

65 Cozy Designer Family Rooms

Lazy days are welcome here.<p>Prop up your feet — these comfy dens are tailor-made for relaxing. Up your living room's game too with even more designer decorating ideas.

Martha Beck: How to Stop Taking Out Your Anger on Others

Where to See the Best Fall Foliage in the U.S. (Photos)

The air is turning crisp and pumpkins are popping up on the shelves. This can only mean one thing: it's time for a road trip. Here are the 13 best …

Nutritionists' Healthiest Snack Picks for Kids

It's hard to believe, but the latest research shows that a mere 12 percent of American children are meeting the recommended servings for fruit and only 8 percent of American children are meeting the recommend servings for veggies.<p>One smart way to get kids eating more of what they need is by …

School packed lunch inspiration

Thinking of healthy and exciting pack lunch fillings can be a daily challenge. Especially if you can't envisage your child happily trotting off to …

A Disney Princess​ Sings About Men — Not A Love Song, But One That I Want All Little Girls To Hear